This catchy name for a tourist destination stirs the curiosity of many nature enthusiasts and nature travelers alike. The Legends, Wine and High Country covers the mountain highlands located at the northeast side of Melbourne reaching up the Murray River. These outback highlands are composed of the country and alpine region. These highland mountains are considerably the Victorian region’s most exhilarating physical features. Covering at least 646,000 hectares, the Alpine National Park is actually taking most of the area in the high country. Mt. Buffalo, Falls Creek, Mount Buller and Mount Hotham serve as the four popular boundaries of the national park where each has its own natural features to boast about.

True to its name, Legends, Wine and High Country has a very good reputation for producing the highest quality of wine, cheese and cheese produce and fruits.  It boasts having panoramic alpine landscapes that bring to life outdoor adventure sports like cross-country skiing around the Rock valley poundage. The Victorian region is popular for its fine cuisine and delicate food choices and it does not leave the northeastern part on the tail end. The high mountains are also popular for their gourmet food and choice wines that has a distinct flavor of its own.

The rich and colorful heritage of the region awaits every tourist. Until today, the villages still replicate the old days of the bushrangers, horsemen and the fascinating days of the gold rush era like the Beechworth village which showcases the nineteenth century lofts and buildings. A visit to the historical spots in Glenrowan will give you an opportunity to see the most popular bushranger of highland Australia. Ned Kelly made such a lasting reputation and earned the respect of his followers. Mansfield cattle growers also display their rugged adventures in the farm of Glenrowan. Such domestic farming ways speak a lot about the humble beginnings of the ancient dwellers in the highland Victorian region.

Mt. Buffalo is an area teeming with rich flora and fauna. It is ideal for the typical cross-county adventure like fishing and horse back riding. The Alpine has a thriving plant life that is a natural home for the flora hobbyist in search for wild flowers species. The north east high land is also abounding in water falls where white water rafting becomes a natural adventure for the jungle adventure. Trail walking is also an ideal nature adventure following the granite monoliths. Because there are limited accommodation in the guest houses, the nature trippers choose to camp in the site and enjoy the unspoiled scenery where nocturnal animals frolic in the moonlit night.

If you are looking for winter outdoor sports, then high lands is the best place for you. Every winter, the mountain boundaries of the Alpine National Park becomes the most accessible in Victoria. Snowmobile racing and skiing will surely keep you in high spirit. When the winter is over, the high terrains are ideal for horse back riding and terrain hiking and camping with your friends. If you are looking for the adrenaline rush adventure then frolic in the high mountains scenic green foliage and dense vegetation on your mountain four-wheel jeeps or speed through meadows and deep valleys in your mountain bikes.